BOOKINGS

We take reservations for groups of all sizes. If you would like to book our 30 person function room, please email us for a quote

Please note groups of 8 and above are required to have a banquet - please call the restaurant on (03)93888255 to book.

First time diners please note- we are located in Brunswick East.

Please note we are closed Monday March 12th, Labour Day

We are not BYO

Please note we have two sittings at Rumi Restaurant. Please note all 6PM and 6:30 tables will be re booked after two hours.

Rumi is a modern Middle Eastern restaurant dedicated to promoting all things Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.

Since opening in 2006, Rumi has grown from it's small beginnings to become one of Melbourne's favourite restaurants. Joseph and Natalie Abboud's homage to the flavours and generous hospitality of Persia, Turkey and Lebanon sits amongst Australia's best Middle Eastern restaurants.

Rumi has appeared on "Food Safari", Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" and is consistently rated by Melbourne chefs as one of their chosen places to eat.

Whether it is a large group celebration, an intimate dinner with friends or a quick nourishing bite- let our dedicated team look after you.

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Phone

(03) 93888255

Location

116 Lygon street

East Brunswick

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia

Hours

We are open 7 nights a week.

Dinner only

6pm–10pm

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This is a sample of the menu that we offer in house. To order take away please our take away menu

MEZZE

$8.5

Labne

made with our homemade yoghurt

$8.5

$9

Almond taratoor

almond & tahini dip

$9

$6.5

Crudites

fresh herbs & Murray river sea salt

$6.5

$8

Green olives

pickled with wild fennel

$8

$7

Pickled vegetables

mixed Lebanese and Iranian pickles

$7

SMALL PLATES

$12.5

Sigara boregi

cigar shaped pastry filled with haloumi, feta and kasseri cheese

$12.5

$16.5

Crispy fried school prawns

tahini sauce

$16.5

$13.5

Persian meatballs

tomato & saffron sauce, labne

$13.5

FROM THE CHARCOAL BBQ

MP

Clarence River King Prawns

Fennel salt, lemon

MP

$16

Chicken Wings

toum, Aleppo pepper

$16

19.5

Quail 'Joojeh' kebab

pickled green chilli

19.5

LARGE PLATES

$24

Advieh marinated lamb shoulder

slow roasted on the bone, sirkanjabin

$24

$29.5

Grilled Ocean Trout

pickled green almonds, sumac,dill

$29.5

$28.5

'Khoresht Fesenjoon'

slow cooked chicken leg, with pomegranate and walnut sauce

$28.5

SIDES

$13.5

Fried cauliflower

sweet onions, currants & pinenuts

$13.5

$10.5

'Batata Harra'

crunchy potatoes, garlic, red chilli & coriander

$10.5

$12.5

Rice Pilaf

barberries, pistachio

$12.5

$17.50

Caramelised Eggplant

tomato, green peppers

$17.50

FROM THE GARDEN

$14.5

Freekeh Salad

almonds, ewe's milk feta, pomegranate dressing

$14.5

$13.5

Shaved Cabbage Salad

soused onions, raisins, almonds, lemon dressing

$13.5

$11.5

Cos and Herb Salad

sweet and sour dressing

$11.5

$15.5

Koosa Fattoush

cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, sumac, fried pita, yoghurt dressing

$15.5

Please note: although great care is taken when preparing your food, please take extra caution if you have severe food allergies.

THE 'NEW' RUMI CLASSIC BANQUET - 2 person minimum

THESE DISHES HAVE EARNED THE 'CLASSIC' STATUS AT RUMI, SOME OF WHICH HAVE BEEN ON THE MENU SINCE DAY ONE. THE RUMI CLASSIC BANQUET IS A REAL CROWD PLEASER THAT GIVES YOU A TASTE OF 12 DIFFERENT DISHES THAT ARE TRIED AND TESTED WINNERS.